Hello again from Ashley, your friendly neighborhood Visitor Center Welcome Representative! 😊 Thanks for joining me for this installment of my Newcomer’s Guide – where I share my Denison discoveries, favorite places, and a hot tip or two so you can make the most of your visit. This month it’s all about my favorite spots for vintage and antique shopping in Denison. So, If you’re on the lookout for some charming antiques, a bold new vintage fit, or just a trip down memory lane, then these are the places for you!
Vintage Victoria
Tucked away inside the historic Katy Depot is Vintage Victoria – a shop specializing in vintage clothing and accessories from the 1920s to 1970s. Don’t be fooled by the shop’s small size, they are filled to the brim with accessories, cases of jewelry, and vintage apparel. Every item has been handpicked and carefully curated for an upscale thrifting experience. Spend a Saturday at Vintage Victoria and you are sure to leave with something elegant, timeless, and unique.
- Location: 101 E Main St Suite 104, Denison, TX 75021 (Inside the Katy Depot)
- Hours: Saturday 10 AM – 6 PM
Zig Zag Galleries
Zig Zag Galleries is a contemporary art gallery that hosts regular art shows and community events, as well as a retail space featuring a hat bar, charm bar, apparel, accessories, and – of course – vintage. Their vintage section is packed with nostalgic finds including cameras, watches, graphic tees, dresses, and denim. Take a dig through their hat bar and customize a hat with some vintage flair – think quirky pins, retro playing cards, and classic matchbooks. Learn more about Zig Zag Galleries in this episode of our Denison Stories series!
- Location: 125 W Woodard St, Denison, TX 75021
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12 PM – 6 PM
Vintage Mercantile
The Vintage Mercantile is three floors of actual vintage heaven! The booths are full of charming antique furniture, vintage art, homey décor, and all the little trinkets and tchotchkes your heart (and shelves) could want. If you like things with character that are a just little rusty and dusty then this is 100% the place to go. Check in often, because vendors regularly bring in new items making every visit a unique experience.
- Location: 306 W Main St, Denison, TX 75020
- Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM – 6 PM || Saturday 10 AM – 5PM || Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM
Main Street Mall
With over 22,000 square feet and more than 80 vendors, Main Street Mall is a shopping experience you don’t want to miss! It’s easy to spend an hour or two (which I’ve definitely done on a few occasions 😅) digging through all the nooks and crannies. They are bursting with antiques, vintage furniture, handmade goods, and collectibles. This place is huge and vendors are constantly refreshing their spaces, so there is always something new to see!
- Location: 500 W Main St, Denison, TX 75020
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 AM – 6PM || Sunday 1 PM – 5PM
A Timeless Journey
A Timeless Journey is split into two locations just around the corner from each other. The first, located on Main St, features a variety of antique furniture, glassware, and collectibles. The second, on Fannin, carries vintage clothing and accessories including dresses, furs, pearl snap shirts, boots, and turquoise jewelry. And if you ever need something a little fancy, don’t forget to check out their formal wear, tuxedos, and wedding gowns!
- Location: Boutique – 106 N Fannin Ave, Denison, TX 75020 || Antiques – 431 W Main St, Denison, TX 75020
- Hours: Thursday-Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM
And there you have it, folks! Some of my favorite spots to go vintage and antique shopping in Denison, TX. If you’re quick enough, I may even leave some of the good stuff for you to find. 😉
Hope to see you out there!
– Ashley
